Dr Kayode Fayemi’s government in Ekiti State has disclosed that more than 300 youths will be gainfully employed following the resuscitation of the Gossy Water Production Plant.
Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Values Orientation, Aare Muyiwa Olumilua, who made this known in Ado-Ekiti said thousands of people would be indirectly engaged by the company through distribution of the popular table water brand.
The Commissioner recalled that the company, which was established in 2001 by the Otunba Niyi Adebayo-led Government in partnership with the UAC, really boosted the IGR of the State and created several job opportunities for Ekiti people then.
Olumilua noted that the company became moribund after the first tenure of Governor Fayemi in 2014 due to hostile attitude of the government that followed to investors, and the resultant unfavourable environment used for transacting business at the time.
Describing the revitalization of the company as a milestone in the efforts of the administration led by Dr. Kayode Fayemi to revive moribund projects in the State, the Commissioner affirmed that the ripple effect of the development would not only enhance the socio-economic wellbeing of the host community, it would equally guarantee good governance in Ekiti State.
Olumilua added that the Water Production Plant would be expanded to diversify into production of flavoured water and plantain chips, amongst others which would be done under the brand name, ‘Gossy’.
The Commissioner solicited the support of all and sundry for the efforts of the present administration in making the State tourists’ destination choice.
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